The Foundation High School with Endorsements is the recommended graduation plan for CISD students. Students must complete a total of 26 credits. In addition to the credit requirements, students must meet passing standards on the following End-of-Course (EOC) assessments: English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, and U.S. History.
All endorsement plans require four math and four science credits.
Students are able to earn one, or more, endorsements as part of their graduation requirements. Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area.
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Public Service
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Multi-Disciplinary
Students completing the distinguished level of achievement are eligible for college admissions under the top 10% automatic admissions provision. This designation will be added to the graduation transcript.Â
To earn distinguished level of achievement, students must complete the following:
The Foundation High School Program;
An Endorsement; and
Algebra II
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement in one, or more, of the following categories:
AP Test Score of 3 or above;
Outstanding performance on the PSAT, SAT, or ACT;
Completion of at least 12 college coursework hours with final grades of A or B (3.0 GPA or above);
Bilingualism and biliteracy; or
Earning a state, nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certificate or license
Both the Distinguished Level of Achievement and the Performance Acknowledgement will be designated on the student's final graduation transcript.